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J553 RJT

1992 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,379 mi
Last recorded152,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1992 Toyota Carina114,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 RJT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 152,379 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 152,379 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 147,953 miles

offside front tyre on legal limit 1;6mm

offside rear tyre worn on outeredge

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 15 Jun 2006 147,895 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre on legal limit 1;6 mm

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rearsuspension bushes getting perished and worn

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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J553 RJT is a 1992 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 114,894 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J553 RJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J553 RJT registered?

J553 RJT is a 1992 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J553 RJT safe to buy?

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